As gas prices have spiked in the U.S., our politicians have rushed to do all kinds of things to reduce the price. Democrats introduced a bill in Congress to suspend the gas tax. The administration, meanwhile, eased sanctions on Russian…
If you’re coming to the United States for the 2026 World Cup, you’ve probably heard one thing over and over: You’ll need a car. It’s true, we are hopelessly car-dependent in many places, and I apologize for that. I don’t…
My social media algorithm knows I want better transit in the Bronx. I’ve been served up a few videos of someone running for local office saying something like, “We don’t need the Cross Bronx Expressway! We Need a Cross Bronx…
In her 2026 State of the State address, Governor Kathy Hochul announced plans to extend the Q train across 125th Street, potentially creating Manhattan’s first new crosstown subway in generations. It’s ambitious and expensive. But I think the MTA has…
I was in Girona, a small city that sits in a province away from Barcelona. Both cities are on the route of Spain’s most impressive train route, the “AVE,” or “alta velocidad” high-speed train. Reaching over 200mph (320kph), they zip…
Yes, the F and M trains are swapping routes through part of Manhattan in Queens. And if the conversations I’ve had are any indication, most people are confused. I was too. After all, here’s the MTA’s explanation. I’m not an urban planner,…
Lots of media coverage has centered on Zohran’s campaign to get free buses. But what most of the media ignores is that he campaigned on “fast and free buses.” For the latter, he needs a hefty paycheck and support from…